And he said unto them, Depart yet for three days, then come again to me. And the people departed.
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Interpretation
The tribes complained not to Rehoboam of his father's idolatry, and revolt from God. That which was the greatest grievance, was none to them; so careless were they in matters of religion, if they might live at ease, and pay no taxes.
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This thought runs through 1 Kings 12:1-5.